Actually cables were cut about three months ago, with new connectors put on the ends. This has been an on-going issue for a little bit. Last week cables cut again, using same connectors, when the starter and battery were removed and tested.

Yes wires on cables are dullish in color but not showing signs of corrosion that I can see, that is not to say that there isn't corrosion futher down on the wires, that I cannot see.

Given that the Battery and Starter have tested ok that leaves just the connection between them. I would suggest taking the second battery and connecting a new cable to the starter as a test. The should rule in or out the existing wire.

Given that the Battery and Starter have tested ok that leaves just the connection between them. I would suggest taking the second battery and connecting a new cable to the starter as a test. The should rule in or out the existing wire.

My 2004 4.0l did this 1.5 months ago. Turn key, single click, then nothing. After 20 minutes of looking and scratching my head and convincing my mother-in-law that it indeed had plenty of gas it started. 2 weeks ago, same thing. This time I whacked the starter from the top with a long breaker bar and it started. Today, same thing but no amount of pounding will get it to go. HOWEVER - when it failed today it did begin to turn over and then went to the one click. I think I have a 'bad spot' in the starter (old blazer used to do the same thing) but if there is something easier to try than starter replacement I am all for it. Today it was colder than it has been for a few weeks, if that makes a difference.

--sas

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